“Survivor” officially wrapped its milestone 50th season on Wednesday (May 20) after crowning fourth-time castaway Aubry Bracco as the installment’s “Sole Survivor” and the recipient of a staggering $2 million check.
At the end of the epic live finale episode, longtime “Survivor” host Jeff Probst gave fans a first-look at the reality competition series’ upcoming 51st season, revealing that the installment will usher in an all-new “open era” for the franchise, where every twist and turn from the last 50 seasons will come into play all at once as a brand-new batch of castaways compete to become the next “Sole Survivor” this Fall on CBS.
“The ‘Open Era’ is taking… the idea that anything that has ever happened, at any time on the show, can happen in any season – at any time, in any order, without any warning,” Probst teased during the Season 50 finale.
While an official cast list has yet to be announced, “Survivor” insider Redmond has provided fans with a full rumored cast list for Season 51, which will reportedly feature 21 castaways including a “Grey’s Anatomy” actor, a WWE superstar, a sex-shop owner and even the series’ first-ever Irish castaway.
Without further ado, here’s the full (unconfirmed) cast of “Survivor 51.”
Rob Antonson (40)
Originally from Boston, Massachusetts, 40-year-old Rob Antson currently works in airport operations for JetBlue Airways at Logan International Airport. The self-proclaimed “aspiring comedian” similarly hosts his own podcast – “The Rob Show” – where he discusses everything from professional sports to travel and pop culture.
Brady Booker (26)
Originally from Lasalle, Illinois, 26-year-old Brady Booker currently lives in Orlando, Florida. He participated in the WWE from 2021-2022 under the ring name Bodhi Hayward, as well as being a former collegiate football star at the University of South Dakota, where he studied political science.
Patt Cannaday (33)
A U.S. Navy attorney living in Norfolk, Virginia, 33-year-old Patt Cannaday began practicing law after receiving her Doctorate from Washington University’s St. Louis School of Law in 2019. She similarly runs a boxing club dedicated to helping children who are at risk of gang violence.
Linnea Capobianco (26)
Originally from Kearney, New Jersey, 26-year-old Linnea Capobianco currently lives in New York City, where she co-owns a sex-shop called Afterglow alongside her brother. In addition to running the family business, Linnea has a background in athletics, having played both soccer and lacrosse in high school.
Cristian Chavez (25)
An HR executive from Salt Lake City, Utah, 25-year-old Cristian Chavez was an alternate for Season 47 of “Survivor” before landing a spot on the cast of Season 51. Before graduating from Utah State University, Cristian was crowned Mr. Congeniality of the Mr. USU pageant. Reports suggest that Chavez similarly boasts an impressive collection of precious gems.
Kristin Flickinger (49)
The oldest castaway on the rumored “Survivor 51” cast, 49-year-old Kristin Flickinger is a former Pride director and LGBTQ+ activist from Santa Barbara, California. Over the last 20 years, Flickinger has used her Doctorate degree from the Willamette University School of Law to raise more than $20 million for HIV services and care. She’s reportedly been applying to play “Survivor” for years.
Jenna Greenawalt (31)
A wedding videographer from Maumee, Ohio, 31-year-old Jenna Greenawalt currently lives in Arizona, where she was recently named on the top five wedding photographers in the state by Wezoree. Jenna similarly spends her time writing poetry and obsessing over her love of “Survivor.”
Ori Jean-Charles (27)
Originally from Monsey, New York, 27-year-old Ori Jean-Charles currently works as a personal trainer and the Director of Youth Services at the MLK Center of Rockland. Known professionally as “Coach O,” Jean-Charles is also a former collegiate football star, having previously been a linebacker at the University of Albany.
Lewis Kelly (28)
28-year-old TikTok content creator and model Lewis Kelly will make “Survivor” history on Season 51 as the first-ever Irish-born castaway. Originally from Dublin, Ireland, Kelly secured his U.S. citizenship in 2025 after moving to Puerto Rico with his wife, Andrea Camila. The couple’s joint TikTok account, where they’ve documented everything from Kelly’s immigration journey to their dream wedding, has amassed more than seven million followers in recent years.
Daniel Kilby (28)
Based in London, Ontario, Canada, 28-year-old Daniel Kilby currently works as a marketing coordinator and the founder of Noodle Goose Games. Kibly similarly co-hosts the wildly successful “Survivor” podcast, “The Winner’s Edit.”
Carter Krull (25)
Originally from Rock Rapids, Iowa, 25-year-old Carter Krull currently works as a farmer on his family’s cattle ranch, called Moon Creek Farms. Carter returned to the family business after graduating from the University of Sioux Falls, where he played as a wide receiver and kicker for the school’s football team.
Alexis Levine (28)
A criminal defense attorney from Atlanta, Georgia, 28-year-old Alexis Levine received her Doctorate from Emory University School of Law after attending the University of Utah, where she studied Mass Communication. She currently dedicates her legal practice to campaigning against mass incarceration, pre-trial detention and marijuana legalization.
Angelica ‘Jelly’ Loblack (29)
A sociology professor from Bloomington, Indiana, 29-year-old Angelica “Jelly” Loblack currently teaches at Indiana University. Her professional research examines “how gendered racial socialization and anti-Black racialization shape identity, embodiment and political engagement in Black communities.”
Eric Macksoud (34)
Originally from Lincoln, Rhode Island, 34-year-old Eric Macksoud is a mental health counselor currently residing in Sunderland, Massachusetts. He previously competed on the Swim & Dive team at Clark University, as well as starring in a handful of local theatrical productions, including shows like “Matilda: The Musical” and “Rock of Ages.”
Maggie Nestor (40)
40-year-old camp counselor Maggie Nestor will make “Survivor” history on Season 51 as the first-ever castaway from West Virginia. Maggie currently lives in Charles Town, West Virginia, where she similarly works as a farmer while simultaneously home-schooling her three children.
Thien An Nguyen (25)
A medical student from Fort Worth, Texas, 25-year-old Thien An Nguyen currently attends the Anne Burnett Marion School of Medicine at Texas Christian University. In addition to her studies, Thien is also a marathon runner, having completed her most recent race – the Houston Marathon – in 2025.
Michael Pinsky (32)
32-year-old Michael Pinsky currently works as the assistant director of baseball operations for the New York Yankees. The native New Yorker has been working in the professional sports field for years, having originally interned for the Washington Nationals in 2016, shortly after graduating from Princeton University with a Bachelor’s degree in Psychology.
Aaliyah Puglia (25)
Originally from Providence, Rhode Island, 25-year-old Aaliyah Puglia is a professional chef who previously worked for the New England Patriots football team. She received her Bachelor’s degree in Culinary Nutrition from Johnson & Wales University and now specializes in preparing plant-based cuisine for her clients.
Shardona Renee (34)
An OBGYN from Berea, Kentucky, 34-year-old Sharonda Renee began practicing medicine after graduating from the St. George School of Medicine in 2023. In addition to dedicating herself to making the OBGYN field more friendly to Black women, Shardona is also an avid traveller, having visited countries like Turkey, Trinidad and Tobago and more alongside her longtime boyfriend.
Ana Sani (34)
Originally from Toronto, Ontario, Canada, 34-year-old Ana Sani is an award-winning actress best known for her voice-acting roles in major animated franchises like “Strawberry Shortcake” and “My Little Pony.” While Sani’s voice-acting has since earned her a Canadian Screen Award, she recently made her live-action debut playing the role of Anika in Prime Video’s “The Boys.”
Devin Way (33)
Originally from Lufkin, Texas, 33-year-old Devin Way currently works as an actor and model in West Hollywood, California. Devin’s first major acting gig came in 2019 as he joined the cast of ABC’s “Grey’s Anatomy” as Dr. Blake Simms for the longrunning medical drama’s 16th season. He later appeared on Peacock’s reboot of “Queer as Folk” and BET’s comedy-drama series “Sistas” before landing a spot on the cast of “Survivor 51.”
CBSStay tuned for more updates and spoilers about Season 51 of “Survivor” as they become available ahead of the installment’s scheduled CBS premiere in September 2026.
